I see (broadly, for the sake of this discussion) two types of people in their careers. People who see their job description as a minimum requirement, and … Read more
Your Hiring Formula – It’s Recruit For Attitude, Train For Skill
When hiring for a new position, all employers want to recruit the most talented and skilled candidates possible – preferably with a great attitude, too. In … Read more
3 Things Real Leaders Do to Shape Company Culture
Among my list of favorite authors, thinkers and change agents is Steve Kerr. His book Reward Systems: Does Yours Measure Up? is one I often recommend for … Read more
5 Talent Acquisition Trends You Really Need to Watch
Ultimate Software (They’re No. 20 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for list) just released a whitepaper that looks at Top 5 Talent … Read more
What I Learned Hiring Millennials: First, Forget All the Stereotypes
I used to have a certain image of the kind of workplace that attracts Millennials — a picture, I’ll admit, that was heavily influenced by movies like the … Read more
Tech Insights: The Importance of Real Time Performance Management
Imagine you’re an HR manager. It’s March. The head of retail operations comes to your office. She says that smart phone sales are going nowhere, so the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Blessings in Disguise When You Make a Bad Hire
Once you get over your disappointment because the “eagle” you thought you hired turned out to be a turkey, here’s a simple way to turn this unfortunate … Read more
Understanding Employee Needs: Key to Creating a Highly Motivated Workforce
One of the most important tasks in creating a high-performance culture is taking care of employees’ needs. When employees’ needs are met, and employees … Read more
The Market Basket Shutdown: It Taught Us What Matters to Workers Most
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the unfolding saga of the Market Basket grocery store walkout. For those not in the know, non-unionized employees walked off … Read more
11 Non-Traditional Ways to Reward Innovative Employees
Where end-of-year bonuses once stood as the gold standard, today’s reward programs are more varied and reflect an organization’s unique culture … Read more